Tag: Nonprofits

Young Professionals Start Local Networking Groups

Young professionals combine their energy and resources to better themselves and their communities.

Estate Planning Council Celebrates Second Year

The Northwest Arkansas Estate Planning Council will hold a seminar from 3-5 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Holiday Inn in Springdale.

Firms Electrified With Grant Money

Two electronics companies with direct ties to the University of Arkansas each received Phase II grants worth $750,000.

The 2006 Northwest Arkansas Business Journal 40 Under 40

Our 10th class of Forty Under 40 honorees is on the move ? in more ways than one.

Charities Avoid Federal Estate Tax Cut Dispute

Leaders at many nonprofits are concerned that further reductions or an outright abolishment of the federal real estate tax will hurt annual giving.

Pension Act Passes

The Pension Act of 2006 passed the U.S. Senate on Aug. 3, by a 93-5 vote, which will directly affect foundations such as the Northwest Arkansas Community Foundation.

Walton’s African Voyage Spurs Grant

A trip to Africa about four years ago spurred S. Robson Walton’s interest in preserving wilderness.

Was Sam Right? (Gwen Moritz Commentary)

Sam Walton didn?t approve of corporate philanthropy. Thank goodness that?s one of his ideas the company has moved away from.

The Regions’ Largest Employers

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of Bentonville tops the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s annual list of the region’s largest employers.

OK Industries Tops Region’s Private Companies List

OK Industries of Fort Smith tops the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s annual list of the region’s largest private companies, with revenue of about $900 million in 2005.

Local Charity to Receive Profits from New Store

In April, Private Gallery, based in Fair Hope, Ala., opened a store on Dickson Street in Fayetteville to provide 100 percent of its profit to Quality Life Association Inc.

Many Northwest Arkansas businesses use local artists when choosing what art to hang on their walls. And though some think fine art has value that can?t be priced, local artistry can come with a heavy price tag.

Sponsorships, Gifts Crucial For Performing Arts Venues

Local performing art venues rely heavily on sponsorships and donations to bring performances to Northwest Arkansas.

Crystal Bridges Construction to Begin Soon

Construction should begin in June on Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville. The museum is estimated to have more than 100,000-SF of space with a cost of $50 million.

Brewer Starts UA Endowment

Clete Brewer, founder of StaffMark Inc., established an endowment professorship in the Walton College of Business.

Walton Arts Center Looking for Bigger Venue

The Walton Arts Center has solicited bids for a feasibility study for a larger performing arts venue in Northwest Arkansas.

Museum Foundation Making Headway

The Northwest Arkansas Museum Foundation has gathered $135,000 in seed money and is close to becoming a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation.

The Region’s Largest Nonprofits

The Walton Family Foundation tops the list of the region’s largest nonprofit organizations.

Workplace Diversity is Here to Stay (Carol Smith Commentary)

So much has been written about diversity in the workplace that some business executives feel it is a trend that will eventually fade away, only to be replaced by another hot management nuance. Those executives are wrong.

Internal Ethics Values Essential for Business (Bob Arthur Commentary)

Character that builds trustworthiness, that leads to integrity is what will sustain you in relationships and place you in a position to have incredible influence.

Quarterly income, revenue down for Home BancShares

Bank OZK reports record quarterly income, revenue up 7%

Row crop farmers survive flooding, tornadoes caused by Hurricane Beryl

Harbor Environmental joins Terracon